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Ames, Nicholas – Age 29, Year: 1863 – 9th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Bel

Nicholas Ames – 9th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Bel

NAID: 39088590   NAID File Unit: 39088587     Microform: M1821

Military Service

Unit: 9th US Colored Infantry, Ac-Bel

Regiment:  9 infantry

ID: 19410497

Company: E

Year: 1863

Year Enlisted: 1863

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: November 10, 1863

Enlisted state: Virginia (Va.)

Enlisted county: Accomack

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Virginia (Va.)

County born: Accomack

Town born: 

Occupation: Shoemaker

Physical Characteristics

Age: 29

Height: 5’ 3“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 39088590

NAID File Unit: 39088587

Microform: M1821

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